▪︎ FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders can now access priority visa interview appointments ahead of the tournament
▪︎ Voluntary, opt-in system is designed to support international fans who have longer U.S. visa interview wait times
▪︎ Eleven U.S. cities will host 78 matches throughout the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup™ alongside three cities in Mexico and two in Canada
The FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System, or FIFA PASS, for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders is now live.
FIFA PASS is a voluntary, opt-in process that allows FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders travelling to the United States to access prioritised visa interview appointments.
All current FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders will be notified in the upcoming days by the FIFA ticket office with information on the availability of FIFA PASS, along with instructions on how to opt in to the process.
Future ticket purchasers will receive the same opt-in opportunity at time of purchase.
This initiative is particularly helpful for ticketed fans in countries where U.S. visa interview wait times are currently longer (check your country’s wait times here).
Fans from countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme (ESTA) and/or from countries that currently have open visa interview appointments, do not need to use the FIFA PASS and can apply for a visa or ESTA directly at FIFA World Cup 2026™ – United States Department of State.
FIFA PASS was announced in November 2025 during a landmark event at the White House attended by the President of the United States Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, members of the White House Task Force and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders to benefit from prioritised U.S. visa appointments for travel to the United States
The announcement marked a major milestone in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup™ underscoring the close collaboration between FIFA and the White House Task Force in delivering a truly groundbreaking global event.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams and will be staged across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Eleven U.S. cities will host 78 matches, alongside fixtures in three cities in Mexico and two in Canada.
With more than six million tickets expected to be made available, the launch of the FIFA PASS represents a significant step in supporting international fan access and ensuring a smooth travel experience ahead of the world’s largest sporting event.
For further details on visas and entry requirements to all three host countries, please visit FIFA’s information page: https://fifa.fans/3LzLMXd.
